Nasal Muco-ciliary transport time alteration: efficacy of 18 B Glycyrrhetinic acid


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Passali D., Cappello C., Passali G. C., CİNGİ C., Sarafoleanu C., Bellussi L. M.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, cilt.12, 2017 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

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Background: Mucociliary clearance is the main self-clearing system of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. This is a very important means of non specific defence against continuous organic and inorganic contamination conveyed by air. It works by trapping particles and microorganisms in the mucus and then by transporting the mucous film to the pharynx where it is eliminated with a cough or swallowed. Its congenital or acquired abnormalities are involved in the occurrence of widespread infectious and often severe nose and paranasal sinuses diseases; generally concerning the rhinopharyngealtubal district.